The US Department of Transport’s decision to auction slots at New Yorkarea airports to ease congestion has been strongly opposed by the airport authority, the carriers as well as IATA, as it could affect airlines operating passenger services and bellyhold cargo. The US-based Air Transport Association and IATA followed through on their promise to fight the US Department of Transportation’s final rule on slot auctions and flight caps at New York JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. The … [Read more...] about NY/NJ slot auction draws industry ire